unsporting
|un-sport-ing|
B2
🇺🇸
/ʌnˈspɔrtɪŋ/
🇬🇧
/ʌnˈspɔːtɪŋ/
not fair or sportsmanlike
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unsporting' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'sporting', which is derived from 'sport', meaning 'to amuse oneself'.
Historical Evolution
'sporting' evolved from the Old French word 'desport', which meant 'recreation' or 'amusement', and eventually became the modern English word 'sport'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'sporting' meant 'related to sport or recreation', but 'unsporting' evolved to mean 'not fair or sportsmanlike'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not fair, generous, or sportsmanlike in behavior or attitude.
His unsporting behavior on the field was criticized by many.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42